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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-19

Said the manager OF OF the American Association
clubs the other day. DO you know that Won Der Abe
at present reminds me OF inexperienced equestrian
trying ride two horses at once lie will fall between
and get bad shaking up Won Der Abe has about
all he can do TO manage his Ct Louis Club. He had
better let the Athletic Club alone Should he attempt
10 weaken his club strengthen another IL will be base
ball suicide for him. Good baseball players are costly
aud Inucldeslred Jewels at present Won Der Abe has
had such good luck since he stopped selling beer and
went into baseball that his head has been turned"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-19

C. II. Byrne, the controlling spirit in the Brooklyn
Club liz speaking Of baseball theories said the other day
Some of the theories recently advanced in baseball arc
undoubtedly sound and reasonable but you cannot beat
It into tho heads Of baseball players Some admirable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-19
BASEBALL FERvOR COOLED.
NETWORK TO HAVE SEVERAL REST DAYS.


THE LOCAL NINE TO TAKE A TRIP wEsT-NoTEs
ABOUT VARIOUS CLUBS.
The New-York nine may play exhibition game with
club Of minor Importance at the Polo Grounds to.
morrow, but the nine will play League
championship games at the popular Harlem grounds
until Juy7 The last game the local nine played at the
Polo Grounds will long be remembered by the $500
spectators that the game In these days Of scientific
baseball playing, considering that all the League clubs
supposed to be nearly evenly matched, 90 TO
game is a marvel
People who do not watch the battles with the bats
closely, and those who believe all baseball players
frauds claim that such illustrate their theories
OF crookcdness They TO think that nine that wins
one day should also win every succeeding day. On this
theory thoroughbred In out OF condition, ought TO
win in every lie starts. They make excuses for
sickness ndispositlon luck, and evidently do not be-
eve that Dame Fortune smiles her favorites day
and greets their greatest efforts with frowns the next
Luck is strong element in game Of baseball today
and without it nine, matter how strong and high
saaried 1t may be, will meet with many disasters.
There are OF course science hard work and strategy
in baseball but there is good deal of luck at the same
time. A successful pitcher must he sraegist to
amount to anything. successful batter must have
quick eye any Of nimbencss and yet IL he Ia
uDlucky he will OF less service to club than the less
scientific but lucluer player The former will hit the
ball with double the force of the latter but the scurryng
globe will go straight into the hands of Of the
opposing players. Tho lucky batter will send the ball
from the bat just Of the reach OF the folders and
make home rum and become hero I'm the eyes OF the
admiring throng at once while silence will greet the
efforts of his predecessor His manager may say THAT
hard luck Joe and that Is about all the satisfaction
which the player will ret
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-19

Mr.. Lewis who is with tho Rand Drill Company
has occasion TO visit all parts Of the country where
mining operations progress. lie has just
returned from trip to Georgia, Alabama and Ten
nessue, and his views upon that new coal and iron
region drawn ont in a chat yesterday Said he :
The new fields of business venture in these States Ia
the way Of COAL iron and marble quarres are all right
so long as they managed as legitimate business
investments. | mean by this that If the people of
those States who control these pr operes devote them
selves to creating product which will sell at profit
they cannot fail TO realize great fortunes. 1t is only
il the speculative direction that they may get trpped
up. Everything that they touch down there in n bust
way seems TO prosper. They are building twenty
new iron furnaces and eight moro are projected. In
the matter of agriculture there has been considerable
progress The cotton stalk foi the present year is
said TO be finer than for years before. They
planting great deal Of wheat now, and rotating
crops instead of running the soil ont they used
do with one product In all these things the South
can prosper il it will and th,re seems TO be DISPOSE
ton to 90 ahead and learn from the NOrthern people
how TO push things"
South. Ills descriptions were not wholly fattetng
except when he came to talk about Atlanta where he
says they have hotels equal to those OF The North.
Atlanta vas that they watered their milk. 1t looked
blue and thin, and growied a good deal about it.
There is an old boarder at the Kimball Hotel n1med
Lynch He has been steady guest OF the house
from the day it was opened and has scat reserved
for him an rcligously as II he were the ruler OF
nation He heard my growing one day and sail 10
NE, Ny dear Lewis. YOU entirely mistaken. They
do not water the milk but the in this region are
ted on blue grass"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
ghe da1est.

Observation-Disclosures. Mr.. Spaf-
ford began services Sunday morning, Sept.
4, in the Racine church, known locally as
the "Church of the Good Shepherd" A
good audience was present and every
thing is starting off with good deal of
enthusiasm. The Racine Journal speaks
of the passionate as commencing most au-
spiciously. The pastor addressed very
satisfactory congregation upon 1.-THE
Church of the Future" and discussed the
subject from broad and common sense
standpoint. During the course Of his
remarks" says the Journal, che made a
graceful yet decided declaration of prin-
ciples and what he should exact for him.
self, and also what he hoped to receive
from the members OF the church. The
Good Shepherd society has one of the
pleasantest and most artistic places of wor-
ship in the city; and it is confidently ex.
pected that under the guidance of the Rev.
Mr.. Spsfford, much good will be accom-
plished. One service at 10:30A. NJ, will be
held each Sunday"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

AL ABB A NJ A.-Camp Hill.-A three
days meeting, ending on the fourth Sun
day in August, was held in the Univer-
salist church at Camp Hill. One sermon
each was preached by Brs. W. O. David
son and t. P. Abel, and two by Br. ID.
B. Clayton. Ten new members, all good
and true, were received into the church.
The services closed with the administra-
ton of the Lords Supper. The occasion
was one Of great Joy. The meetings
were largely attended by the young, and
young or old, we have seldom seen a
more intelligent, comedy and devout peo-
pie. May they prosper and be happy.
TEX AS Mrs. Mary G. Billings
writes: We tender thanks for generous
packages Of The UNIvERsALIsr sent for
distribution. They are doing good
work. Hundreds of people here in Texas
have been made acquainted with the prin-
ciples of Universalism through these ST.
lent yet eloquent advocates of our faith,
who could never have known anything of
the blessedness of such consoling be-
lief but for these visits of the printed
word.
There is great deal of broadcast SOW
ing necessary in this large extent of terri
tory, called State. Time alone can tell
the result Think OF the extent OF it's
area Looking on map of the Unit
ed States one can realize the size of
this commonwealth as compared with
others in the Union. We hope to estab-
lish permanent posts in at least few
places, but lack of means and mission
aries cannot help on the good work, in the
way the friends of our cause must desire.
| Friends are scattered over wide ex-
tent of country. Our people in neighbor-
| ing counties are as far away from each
other as if in different States in New Eng
land, numbers of Texas counties being
larger than some of the Northern States.
Br. Street, with his energy and enthusi-
asm, is working to build up church in
Dallas, and we trust his labors will be
crowned with success. We need to be
strongly represented at some central
point, and for that as well as other work,
money and preachers are needed.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
ghe East.

NEW HAMPSHIRE.-The Cheshire
County Association will meet at Alstead,
September 81 and %.
MASSACHUSETTS, Parish Intelli-
gence.-The new church at Winter Hill
(Somerville) is nearly completed. Rev.
r. P. Bush is the pastor.-Rev. F. s. Rice,
recently of Spring field, vt, began his pas
toral work in Marlboro last Sunday. He
bears the kind wishes and respect of his
late parish to his new feld.-Rev. R. T.
Sawyer, who goes to Brocton, leaves the
Provincetown parish in good condition.
Rev. l.. l., Briggs has begun his work
with the Lynn Second parish. He will 10
faithful work in his new relation.-The
repairs on the main audience room of
the Columbus Avenue church, Boston,
will not be completed for some time.
Services will be held in the lecture room
for the present.-The repairs on the Gross
Street Church, Somerville, are completed
and services were held in the renewed
edifce by the pastor, Rev. G. A Skinner,
last Sunday.-The Saugus parish will
soon celebrate it's semi-centennial. 1rv-
ing G. Tomlinson is the acting pastor.
CONNECTICUT Church of the
Messiah, New Haven, has called Rev. J.
F. Thompson, of Jersey City, as pastor,
and he is expected to begin his work in
October.-Long and serious illness in
Rev. Mr.. Libby's family has caused a
Missionary. He will soon resume his
appointments.
PENNSYLVANIA itusville.-R Rev.
E. F. Pember, now of Cincinnati, has been
engaged rs pastor at Titusville, and is
expected to begin his work in that city,
October l. From the local paper of
September 4, we learn that important re-
pairs and improvements have been made
in the church. The building was erect
ed in 1864, and has had no repairs of con-
sequence since, for years presenting a
dilapidated appearance, but the parish
have taken hold in earnest this time and
are putting it in perfect order inside and
out The outside has been painted, a
new iron roof put on, and the grounds
graded; while the inside has been newly
frescoed, and the painters are now at
work on the woodwork. New refectors
have been put in, and when the stained
glass windows, carpet and elastic chairs
are in place, it will be credit to the So
ciety and an ornament to the city. The
society expect to have the renovation COM
plete and everything in apple-pie order
when Rev. Mr.. Pember begins his pastor
ate. With a stirring and Industrious pas
tor and good preaching, substantial de-
gree of prosperity may be predicted for
Titusville.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
che South.

Observation-Disclosures at Tina
Our State Missionary, Rev. L. ]. Spen
Ger, preached two good sermons, on Fri.
day and Saturday nights, August 26 and
81, at the Wright school-house, six and q
half miles north east of Tina, Carroll Co
Large and appreciative congregations
came to hear, and quite an interest seems
to have been awakened. The fourth Sun.
day was the regular appointment at
Tina; Br. Spencer preached two excel
lent sermons, forenoon and evening. Rev.
G. E., Cunningham, of the Nj. e. church
at Avalon, assisted at the latter service,
and at the close of Br. Spencer's sermon,
made some fitting and appropriate re.
marks. At IS o'clock Of that day, the Uni
versalist friends assembled at the house
OF Br. l.. c. Conger, and thirteen of them
united in forming the "First Universal
list parish of Tina" Rev. L. ]. Spencer
was chosen temporary moderator of the
meeting.
The following officers were chosen for
the ensuing year: Moderator, L. @. Con
ger; Clerk, W. A. Bartlett; Treasurer, W.
L. Munson and Standing Committee
composed of Brs. Fl. Ellsworth, Samuel
Millsy, P. M. Bennett and DIR. e. Mason.
w. T. Munson, Dr. E. Mason and Mrs.
Caroline Mason we're elected delegates to
our State Convention, with Samuel Mil.
lay, p. M. Bennett and Il. Ellsworth, al
ternates. A contingent fund was also
raised and placed in the hands of the
Treasurer. Thus, you see, the good
work goes on.
Program of State Convention.
Following in the program for the State
Convention this week. 1t did not reach
us until the paper Of last week was print
ed and mailed.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER l6.
$3.50 A. NJ. Organization; 1000. Topic,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17
LOWER WABASH ASSOCIATION.

The Lower Wabash Association held
its annual meeting at Rose Hill, Jasper
county, commencing Thursday, August
25, and ending Sunday, August %. OF
the clergy. Rev. j. K. Dillon, Rev. d. L.
Bum, of Decatur; Rev. Thomas Abbott.
of Mt. Vernon, Ind; Rev. Josiah Davis.
of Kansas; and Br. F. F. Buckner, of
Galesburg, were present.
The opening sermon was pre- ached by
Br. Buckner, theological student of
Lombard, and was listened to with mark
ed attention. The sermons on Friday
and Saturday were delivered by Rev.
Josiah Davis, Rev. Thomas Abbott, and
Rev. ]. K. Dillon, to good congregations,
and we're appreciated as representing in
most able manner, the Universalist
faith. Spirited conference meetings, on
Saturday morning, led by Sister E. Jenu-
inc, and on Sunday by Br. M. T. Lee,
were held and largely participated in by
those present. Ga Sunday, Rev. l.. W..
Brigham preached to large congrega.
ton in the grove adjoining the church, as
the building could not contain the num-
bers. His address on the subject of
church mem bership. was admired by all
who heard it, and removed many false
Impressions IN regard to both the faith
and practice of our people.
In the afternoon, Rev. Josiah Davis
preached at 2:30. A large number had
come out to hear our venerable brother,
who had been known to them as a min
lister OF the gospel in the same neighbor-
hood, forty years sgo. His sermon was a
grand statement Of his reasons for be-
lieving in universal salvation, and was
the first sermon that many heard by one
of our faith.
The communion service was then held
in the church, Rev. Mr.. Bnnn preaching
the sermon, and Rev. ]. Davis mpistering
at the table. A platform meeting at night
closed this very enjoyable series Of de-
votional exercises. The business meet
ings OF the Association were occupied in
hearing reports OF churches. They were
exceedingly harmonious throughout, and
the result of the meeting will undoubt-
eddy be to inspire more earnest work
in the various churches.
Resolutions thanking the State Conven-
ton for the help the various churches in
this association had received from the
State Superintendent, and expressing
high appreciation of his work and hope
that he would be retained in the position,
also in favor of prohibitory amend
ment to the constitution of the State,
forbiddrnR the manufacture and sale of
intoxicants; pledgng the Association to
increased efforts il Sabbath-school work,
to the support OF The UNIvERsALIsT and
Mdnford's Magazine and Of denomiDa-
tional literature; and urging the claims
Of Lombard University on our people.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

INDIANA.-Fincastl - The annual
Basket meeting OF this society was held
Sept. 3, and A. Though the weather was
very warm, dry and dusty, Sunday
brought together large company, filling
the spacious house with an intelligent
audience that would do credit to any
State or locality. All seemed to enjoy
the we'll chosen words Of Rev. I. B. Grandy
and Rev. 7. E. Ballard. One accession to
the church was gratifying; yet the impress
sion prevailed that many others in SYM
patty should have taken the same con-
sistent step. Though this people is scat
tered over large farming territory, yet
willingness to fill the house is apparent.
Constant services would make this q
strong society indeed. Cannot Fincastle
secure services regularly one half the
time at least ?
OHIO Ballou Association
Rev. w. s. Bacon writes: "The Ballou
Association will hold it's next session in
the Mt. Carmel church, beginning Friday,
September %. The friends will be glad
to welcome, and entertain large delega-
ton from all parts of the Association.
Rsv. Fl. L. Garfield, our State Superin-
dent, has promised to be with u.s." See
the notice of this Association on eighth
nQ0o
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and the cause of Christ and humanity a most
Jealous advocate, most faithful friend. and
a most earnest worker. Although we greatly
deplore his early loss,
Resolved, that we recognize his departure as
the ordering of wise and kindly Providence.
Although he was called away in the morning
of his life, the call found him ready; his
earthly task was comp eted. Although he
was young in years, yet was he old in virtue
and goodness; though frail in body, yet was
he strong in faith, and hope and love.
Res0lued that in the example of Christian
manhood, which he has left us, we find a
source for sincere admiration and gratitude,
and that we can best express these by striving
to emulate his worthy example. consecrating
curse yes more fully to the life he lived and
the labors he loved.
ResOUed, that we extend to his bereaved
XII dred our deepest sympathy in their loss
and sorrow, and commend them to the care
and comfort of the Father. who, Though he
cause grief, yet will he have compassion &C.
cording to the multitude of his mercies."
RESOLVED, that these resolutions be spread on
the records of this society; that a copy be
sent to the sorrowing family, and that copies
be submitted to THE UNIvERsALIsT and the
Blue Island Standard for publication.
SADIE 81 Fl s II. DAY. Committee.
HoOpeston Coming Dedication The
new church in this thriving young city is
to be dedicated on the first Sunday in
October-2d day of the month. The
church gives a hearty invitation to the
friends i'll the vicinity to be present on
the occasion. The audience room was
occupied for the first time Sunday, Sept.
4. The church is very pretty and con-
venient edifce, and will be dedicated free
of debt. Rev. Jacob Straub is the re-
Gently chosen pastor, who breaches half
of his time in this parish.
Swan Greek. Miss e. L. Schafer
writes: "The Ladies' Aid Society of our
church, assisted by the young people of
the parish, gave Japanese Wedding,
Friday, August 26, and we are told it was
complete success. Besides the wedding
we had the ''Three Little Maids from
School," recitations and songs. The young
people gave me hearty cooperation in
the drill, and did exceedingly well, re-
ceiving cheers and enthusiastic encores
from an appreciative audience. Our Co.'S
tunes we're home made from a pattern
costume, and we're much fresher and
cleaner than those ordered from the Co.'S
tuners; made with the excellent taste
OF the ladies they were beautiful.
"The Japanese Wedding is new in most
localities and attracts attention every
where it is introduced; there is nothing
in it that is not suitable for church
entertainment. Even the strictest are
pleased with it. We recommend it for
such purpose. have been preaching
every other Sunday at Swan Creek, since
June, and my work will end in Decem-
Der. have also been on missionary er-
rands through this part of Illinois, and
have truly enjoyed my work; and my
hopes and prayers are that it will pro-
| duce good results"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-17

the mountain looking down upon it,
harbors, ETC., ETC., make a picture that
must be seen to be appreciated, and can
not be at all painted by words. We won
der very much why our brethren who
frequent the Thousand Islands do not
go up stream few miles and look upon
this fairest of all waters. The bay be-
gins at Kingston and winds its way up to
Belleville, distance Of eighty miles.
Universalists are numerous through this
region and have natures heaven to help
them on in the heaven of their religion.
If some Shinn or Lewis were to look
upon this place, what crowds would go
and what mighty meetings would be held.
Some day this will be and then we shall
have all our enthusiasm confirmed in the
unstinted enthusiasm Of others.
Some Missionary Work.
We preached every Sunday but one
during our vacation, commencing at
Bloomfield, with say hundred for con-
gregation, and the next Sunday more, and
SO on till the series closed with a grove
meeting, when it is estimated some twelve
hundred were gathered. Never have we
seen 80 much enthusiasm for the cause
in this region. The people are anxious
for some live man to take hold of the
work under the direction of the General
Convention, believing that with their
earnest cooperation nothing but large
success can be the result. It is in the
air that former resident of this place
intends in the near future to erect Uni
versalist church in the charming town of
Picton, the center of this district, at
cost of some $4,000. 1t is his design
that some able representative Of our min.
try shall have charge of this central
church at a generous salary, and from
time to time shall have personal assist
ance to work up the region roundabout.
IL the scheme is realized, as we have
every hope it shall be from personal
knowledge, it will be the gladdest day
ever witnessed by Canadian Universal
lists, and it will herald the beginning OF
Canada's entire subjugation to the faith
OF the saints. What with the scheme of
the Gospel Banner, and great-hearted
Barnum, and this Canadian enterprise in
the air, should be the feeling of our PEG
pie? To us it seems like the music of un-
conquerable progress. There is some
thing in this year of 81 which prophesies
great things for Universalism; and if
only our people will it, the prophets
word shall find complete ful6llment.
A Sad Recall.
About the middle of our vacation we
received telegram to hasten home to at
tend the funeral Of DR.. Newkirk's young
est son, who fell from a horse and was
instantly killed. We took the first train,
and the next day we we're in the city.
Every one we met seemed sad. The Ca
lamity hung as dark cloud over $4,000
souls, for the Doctor is known to all and
unstinted sympathy was extended. Archie
was bright, manly boy of some ten
years, a member Of our Sunday-school
and general favorite. Our own heart
is sad, and we miss him very much. Not
soon shall his bright little life be forgot.
ten in the church he attended, any more
than it will be in the happy home in
which he lived. s. H. R.
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The entertainment was all that could
be desired, and the Rose Hill church and
friends who go kindly and Hospitality re-
ceived us into their homes, have our sim
cefe thanks. The attendance OF large
number of old members of the Associa.
ton was a marked feature, and on all
sides, were heard marked expressions OF
gratitude, for the deep earnestness and
spiritual power developed in the meet
ing. The Association chose Hutsonville
as its next place of meeting. The officers
for the ensuing year are: President,
John Cook; Secretary, Sister r. Briscoe;
Treasurer, Sister E. Jenuine.